Advertised Vacancy Number
PR*******
Position
This is a permanent, full-time position commencing Term 1, ****.
About the Role
As the principal, you will lead with a strong moral purpose and a commitment to enabling every student to learn successfully and reach their full potential. You will foster an environment where each learner's talents are recognised, nurtured, and developed, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and values needed for lifelong success. You demonstrate an understanding of the power of education to overcome disadvantage and are committed to supporting the growth and wellbeing of every student. You will build and sustain strong, purposeful relationships across the school community and with external stakeholders, recognising that achieving the school's mission requires collective effort. Your leadership will promote a cohesive and inclusive school culture focused on meeting the diverse learning needs of all students and enabling them to thrive. A key aspect of this role involves strategically allocating and developing resources – including time, staff expertise, funding, facilities, policies, and partnerships – to maximise student outcomes and strengthen teaching and learning across the school. You will drive continuous improvement by prioritising high-quality classroom teaching and building teacher capacity for sustained improvement. Your decisions will be evidence based and informed by quality data to identify needs, set clear goals, monitor progress, and evaluate impact. You will refine school practices and lead significant change where required across programs, curriculum, processes, facilities, or culture to enhance student learning and wellbeing. To be successful in this role you will be open minded, flexible, and guided by strong personal and professional values. You will demonstrate resilience, optimism, and high expectations for yourself, your staff, and your students. The school's success will be shaped by your personal qualities, values, beliefs, attitudes, and skills which will underpin all strategic actions and contribute to a positive, future focused school environment.
About Burringurrah Remote Community School




Burringurrah Remote Community School is a unique and rewarding learning community located within the Wajarri Yamaji Native Title area, approximately 480 kilometres east of Carnarvon near Mount Augustus in Western Australia's Upper Gascoyne region. The school provides education from Kindergarten to Year 12 for around 55 predominantly Aboriginal students and is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where students are empowered to be proud of who they are, contribute positively to their community, and achieve their full potential. As Principal, you will lead a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement, ensuring teachers are supported to deliver engaging, evidence-based learning programs that promote the success of every student. You will be an instructional leader with a strong understanding of contemporary teaching practices, using data-informed decision-making to improve outcomes for diverse learners. The role includes developing innovative systems and structures that foster academic achievement, support student wellbeing, and strengthen partnerships with neighbouring schools, local agencies, and community services. Burringurrah Remote Community School is part of the Desert Coast Network and is committed to the Midwest Targeted Teaching Program. The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong capacity to lead within a remote Aboriginal community context and build respectful, authentic relationships with students, families, Elders, and community members. You will support staff to deliver culturally responsive programs that embrace Two-Way learning, On-Country experiences and local knowledge while maintaining strong connections to the Western Australian Curriculum. By valuing community perspectives and aspirations, you will help ensure that culture,



identity and student success remain at the heart of the school's direction and future growth.
Please refer to the attached Strategic Plan, and Annual Report which provide further information to assist you to better understand the school and its current needs. Find out more about Burringurrah Remote Community School by visiting Schools Online .
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan for more details.
Selection Criteria
You will be assessed against the 6 Domains of Professional Practice and 6 Personal Attributes of Effective School Leaders. The 6 Domains of Professional Practice were developed in partnership with the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). They clearly encapsulate the key practices of highly effective principals. The Domains align with, and further build upon, the Australian Skilled Standard for Principals and the School Improvement and Accountability Framework. Research commissioned by the Department identified 6 Personal Attributes which are critical for an effective school leader. The 6 Domains and 6 Personal Attributes form the basis of assessment in the principal recruitment process. They are detailed in the Applicant Instruction Guide attached at the top of this advertisement.
Contact Information
For more information on the role and responsibilities, please contact Lisa Criddle, Director of Education, on *********, or ******.
Application Deadline
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 22 October ****.
Additional Information
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
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📌 Principal (Western Australia)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Western Australia